Rayner's moment arrives as Lions scale new heights Cam Rayner's impactful second quarter has helped Brisbane book an AFL grand final berth he says is reward for a club that's undertaken a 10-year transformation. AAP · Sep 24, 2023
Blues to live with 'what ifs' as Curnow quietened Parachuted in for the injured Jack Payne, Lion Darcy Gardiner curtailed Coleman Medallist Charlie Curnow and the fast-starting Blues couldn't finish the job. AAP · Sep 24, 2023
Brisbane show their best side as they slice and dice way into AFL grand final The Lions were again a sight to behold after recovering from an inauspicious start against Carlton at the Gabba The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2023
'Mad man' Chris Fagan calms for grand final return Experienced Lions coach Chris Fagan wants his side to embrace the abnormality of an AFL grand final week after they sealed their passage with a comeback win. AAP · Sep 23, 2023
Lions survive Blues blitz to book AFL grand final berth The Brisbane Lions have overcome an early Carlton onslaught to win their way into the AFL grand final with a 16-point victory at the Gabba. AAP · Sep 23, 2023
Voss not content after Blues' AFL run falls short Carlton coach Michael Voss hopes the side's dramatic path to a preliminary final instils a hunger in the AFL club, AAP · Sep 23, 2023
Dunkley gets hands dirty as Lions roar in prelim final Josh Dunkley has claimed a big scalp, limiting Carlton star Patrick Cripps' output for the second time this season to help Brisbane into the AFL grand final. AAP · Sep 23, 2023
Tigers start and finish strongly to beat Blues in AFLW Despite failing to score a goal for almost three quarters, Richmond have still managed to defeat Carlton by seven points in their AFLW clash. AAP · Sep 23, 2023
AFL 2023 preliminary final: Brisbane Lions beat Carlton Blues – as it happened Goal-by-goal: The Lions overcame a slow start at the Gabba to win 11.13 (79) to 9.9 (63) and book a date with Collingwood in next weekend’s grand final The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2023
Voss welcomes rough stuff as Blues plan Gabba heist Carlton coach Michael Voss has welcomed any rough treatment that might come his side's way in an AFL preliminary final against his former Brisbane Lions club. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Snapshot of Collingwood's AFL preliminary final win A look at Collingwood's one-point AFL preliminary final win over GWS at the MCG that booked a spot in the grand final against the Brisbane Lions or Carlton. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
History 'irrelevant' as Voss forges a path for Blues Michael Voss hasn't leant on his past at Brisbane ahead of Carlton's preliminary final at the Gabba, insistent his Blues have a story of their own to tell. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Flying Kangaroos plan to flip the AFLW script on Lions One of three unbeaten sides in the AFLW, North Melbourne hope a first-ever win against the Brisbane Lions can be the next step on their search for a debut flag. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
Lions coach Fagan backs Gardiner to fill Payne void Brisbane Lions coach Chris Fagan is backing a fit-again Darcy Gardiner to fill the void of defender Jack Payne, who has been ruled out with an ankle injury. AAP · Sep 22, 2023
AAP · Sep 21, 2023 Giants prepare for Daicos as Blues swing selection axe GWS coach Adam Kingsley says if Collingwood young gun Nick Daicos is allowed to, he will play well on his return from injury in their preliminary final.
AAP · Sep 21, 2023 Inexperienced Blues to ride the wave of AFL prelim Former Swan George Hewett is a rare Blue with preliminary final experience but is adamant Carlton can attack their clash with Brisbane on the front foot.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023 Giants bring new romance to freshen up the AFL’s reheated nostalgia Carlton, Collingwood and Brisbane may have longer histories but after 12 seasons GWS have a claim to sentiment of their own
AAP · Sep 20, 2023 Handstands to handlebars: the Gabba's new Lion king Jason Akermanis agrees that no player has captivated a Gabba crowd like Charlie Cameron since he was dominating for the Brisbane Lions in the early 2000s.
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Cripps ready to get one back on Lions' Dunkley Carlton midfield coach Tim Clarke expects Patrick Cripps to respond to being beaten by Josh Dunkley when they resume hostilities in the AFL preliminary final.
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Payne management has key Lion in race for prelim Brisbane Lions defender Jack Payne remains in doubt for the AFL preliminary final, ankle trouble restricting him to light duties at open training.
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Andrews sees comparisons in Blues' 23 AFL finals charge Brisbane have the chance to end Carlton's finals run in a similar way to how Geelong tamed the Lions in their AFL flag hunt 12 months ago.
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Blues are better with maligned McKay: forward coach He may have struggled with his goal kicking this season but Harry McKay makes the Blues' attack better, insists Carlton forwards coach Ash Hansen.
AAP · Sep 19, 2023 Campfire honesty sessions got Blues on track: Cerra AFL preliminary finalists Carlton are reaping the benefits of the hard conversations had at a mid-season campfire that turned their season around.
AAP · Sep 18, 2023 Carlton star Curnow ready to step up in Lions prelim Carlton star Charlie Curnow is keen to deliver in the AFL preliminary final against Brisbane after kicking just two goals across the opening two finals.
AAP · Sep 18, 2023 State funeral for Barassi as AFL weighs up renaming cup Calls are growing for the AFL to rename the premiership cup after football legend Ron Barassi, who will be farewelled at a state funeral.